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SAKTU Showcases Bihar's Culinary Heritage at Durgotsav 2026
✍️ Outlook Business
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM
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SAKTU highlighted Bihar's traditional food heritage during the Durgotsav 2026 festival, showcasing local culinary traditions to visitors.
SAKTU, a state‑run agricultural promotion body, showcased Bihar’s traditional food heritage at the Durgotsav 2026 festival held in Patna. The initiative aimed to promote local cuisine and support farmers by bringing regional dishes to a wider audience.
Stalls featuring classic dishes such as litti chokha, sattu paratha, and other regional specialties were set up. Local chefs and culinary experts conducted live cooking demonstrations, explaining preparation techniques and the cultural significance of each dish.
The event attracted farmers, food entrepreneurs, and festival visitors, who had the opportunity to taste authentic foods and learn about sustainable food practices. SAKTU officials emphasized the importance of preserving culinary traditions and boosting the local economy through such initiatives.
The festival drew a large crowd, with attendees praising the authenticity and variety of the food offerings. SAKTU plans to continue similar programmes in future events to further highlight Bihar’s cultural assets.
Stalls featuring classic dishes such as litti chokha, sattu paratha, and other regional specialties were set up. Local chefs and culinary experts conducted live cooking demonstrations, explaining preparation techniques and the cultural significance of each dish.
The event attracted farmers, food entrepreneurs, and festival visitors, who had the opportunity to taste authentic foods and learn about sustainable food practices. SAKTU officials emphasized the importance of preserving culinary traditions and boosting the local economy through such initiatives.
The festival drew a large crowd, with attendees praising the authenticity and variety of the food offerings. SAKTU plans to continue similar programmes in future events to further highlight Bihar’s cultural assets.